Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-20


blessed history 1t brings 10 us the lar lii
heritance of gospel truth and freedom Won
for us BY the blood of the martyrs OF all
ages. Holding fast to its profession, 1t Is
destined for wider work and Ilcner
blessing than we dream of to day. We be
seech brethren who are endeavorlng to TO-
MAMIE its faith and its worship to pause, 10
review their position and remember their
ordination vows, to minister the word and
sacraments and discipline of Christ as this
Church hath received the same. We be-
seech them TO unite with lis in the work,
the love, and the faith Of Protestant. and
because Protestant, Catholic Church"
Council went into business session at II
o'clock, M. Bishop Whittle in the chair.
The report of the committee appointed in
1886, on reduction OF Diocesan expenses be-
ing the order Of the day came up. This
was considered inexpedient, except ia the
case of thoss incident to the publication of
the annual journal of the diocese. The pre-
sent mode OF making contingent assessments
is recommended with this change, that the
amount be charged on the congregation,
and not on commandments alone, the col
lection of these to be made in full in quar-
terly instruments Rev. Frank Page, after
some general discussion in opposition to the
last recommendation, moved that the reso
luton on the manner and time of payment
be laid on the table, which was carried. Pc
titions presented by Greenwood parish,
Abemarle and Northam parish, Goochland
county, to ascertain boundaries, were re-
ferred to the proper committee. The Rev.
DR.. Davis, of Leesburg, then offered the
resolutions unanimously passed by the Pied
mont Convocation, recently published in the
GAZETTE, and in full harmony with Bishop
Randolph's address delivered this morning.
After clear and telling speech he moved
the adoption of these resolutions.
DR.. Dashiel, of Richmond, moved instead
of this the adoption of the following:
Resolved, "That the resolution Of The
Piedmont conversation together with the
remarks of Bishop Whitte in his address,
and also the address OF the Assistant Bishop,
delivered this morning, be referred to the
following committee to be reported upon ut
the next Council, report to be published al
least Thirty days before the meeting of the
Council Committee-Rt. Rev. F. NJ.
White, Assistant Bishop Randolph, Revs.
DR.. Davis. ]. Peterkin, j. McGill, G. Il.
Hams, B. D. Tucker, Judge Barton, Messrs.
]. l.. Williams, r. c. Seldom, DR.. Jas. w.
Claiborne, B. l.. Winston, Thos. n. Page,
This resolution was unanimously adopted
Reports OF standing committees were next
in order. That on the State of the Church
considered Rev. II. NJ. Jackson's resolution
on the perpetual daconate inexpedient DR..
Wm n. Nelson, of Clark, read the report OF
the Committee on the Brotherhood,
and requested through resolution that
the constitution be changed so, LIST, that the
amount be fixed at a certain sum annually. Pad
that the committee determine the amount to be
given in each case of death; 3rd, that the minis
ter urge the claims of the Brotherhood in his par
isl and that ali agent be appointed to forward its
interests. Only the last clause was adopted
Committee Oh Canons reported adversely to the
resolution offered by Rev J. j. Clopt5n that only
male persons COMMITMENTS in good standing, be
eligible for yeslrymcn.
Council then took recess till tour o'clock this
afternoon
Among the visiting clergy in addition to those
already noticed we mention the Rev. Mcssrs. W.
II. Powers VIM. F. Gardiner, Geo. Dame DR.. FL
lott and J. w. Sykes from the Diocese OF Mary
land.
Services will be held at eight O'Clock tonight
at St. Pauls Church.